INCI name

TERPINEOL

Terpineol

A fragrance substance with a lilac-like scent.

What it is

Terpineol is a terpene alcohol found in pine oil, tea tree oil and other essential oils. It is used as a fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumed products and products with essential oils.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Some fragrance substances must be named on the label above set thresholds; see the EU regulation section.

Functions

Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 3432-(4-methylcyclohex- 3-en-1-yl)propan- 2-ol; p-Menth-1-en- 8-ol (alpha- Terpineol); 1-methyl- 4-(1-methylvinyl) cyclohexan-1-ol (beta-Terpineol); 1-methyl- 4-(1-methylethylidene)cyclohexan-1-ol (gamma-Terpineol)

As of: 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545

Products with this ingredient (597)

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